The beauty of acid etched glass

I wanted to try and bake cake in a wine glass for a dessert, but I don’t know if the glass will be able to handle it? the highest temp I would be placing the glass in is 350 degrees F for about 10 – 15 minutes.

If it is not made of Pyrex or made by Corningware, and on the box it does not say “oven safe” then it probably isn’t a good idea. Oven safe glass is formulated and heat treated so it does not have interal stresses whiich causes cracking when the glass expands when heated above the boiling point of water. A Mason jar for example survives well when doing home canning in boiling water, but usually will break if put into an oven over 300 degrees. I learned this the hard way. One type might survive, a blown glass. Wine glasses are made by two different methods, molded and blown. Blown glasses are done my hand and have a distinct chime sound when struck and two side by side will be slightly different. Molded glasses do not chime, more like a think sound, and you can usually spot the seam where the two halves were meltd together, and when placed side by side are virtually identical. If all else fails, you can always try it and see.

Fairgroundon November 30th, -0001

Doesn’t sound like a good idea. I bet you could find a nice mini-pan In a nice shape at a cookware store, and ramekins are perfect for baking small things.

FallingMoonon November 30th, -0001

No, it will crack. The only glass you can use for baking is Pyrex brand.

Chipson November 30th, -0001

I’m no chef but I wouldn’t try it. Glass bakeware is usually very thick. Wine glasses are fragile enough – I doubt they could handle a 350 oven. They weren’t designed for oven use so I wouldn’t risk it.

BloodFloweron November 30th, -0001

I don’t think so it’s good idea..

TheProposalon November 30th, -0001

Please don’t do that.Bake the cake separately.Then cut it small enough to fit in the glass.You can cut smaller pieces and add several.Then add some icing or toppings to make it look pretty.Drizzle some chocolate sauce or whipped cream and you have a new creation for your friends.Pick out a cool napkin and a nice spoon and there you go.Good luck, Rob

Cocktailon November 30th, -0001

Sounds like one really bad idea!! But whatever floats your boat…………

CoreyBon March 17th, 2012

I tired baking a cupcake mix in the oven and it worked great!! I just turned my oven down to around 200 degrees and it took a little over 2 hours to bake but it is just so dang cute when its finished. Topped it with icing and sprinkles! great for guest parties. VERY time consuming.What do you plan on baking in them?

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ALES LOMBERGAR is one of the few artisans in Europe who still practice the ancient art of glass acid etching which flourished in the late 19th century. Decorations are applied with resin resists by hand and then exposed to acid baths, with no machinery used. More information here.